Better Backs: Benefits of getting involved

Employers

Business benefits

If you are an employer, the Better Backs campaign will help you to:

• introduce simple, cost-effective solutions to manage the risk of back pain and upper limb disorders at work;
• manage sickness absence and help your employees remain in work or return to work;
• work as a team with your employees and their representatives.

For your business this means that you:

• keep your production lines going;
• hit your deadlines;
• fulfil your contracts;
• enhance your company’s reputation;
• keep your staff;
• save money and time on recruitment and temporary cover;
• save money on insurance premiums and claims.

Employees

Personal benefits

If you are an employee, the Better Backs campaign can help you:

• get the latest advice on managing and avoiding back pain and ULDs;
• stay in work and earning money;
• build the confidence to talk to your employer about back pain and upper limb disorder;
• work with your trade union or professional association representative to make your workplace safer.